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The University's Poutoko Taiea, Distinguished Chairs, 2025, with Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Helen Nicholson are (from left) Professor Tony Ballantyne, Professor Christina Hulbe, Professor Cliff Abraham, and Professor Peter Dearden.

27 Jun 2024

Poutoko Taiea appointments recognise impactful contributions


Six Otago academics have been honoured for their significant research impact and...

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25 Jun 2024

Trial offers hope for cheaper, more tolerable, ketamine treatment


For those suffering from treatment-resistant depression, the anaesthetic drug ke...

Professor R Paul Singh

21 Jun 2024

Visiting Professor's research food for thought


Climate change is already adversely affecting the production of important food c...

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18 Jun 2024

Georgetti Scholarship success for Otago alumnae


Two Otago graduates are thrilled they will be studying at a world-class universi...

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06 Jun 2024

Inability to get required care for patients weighs heavy on GPs


Not getting access to appropriate specialist healthcare is having a significant...

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29 May 2024

Understanding and improving weight loss drugs


An Otago academic is investigating the role of intestinal hormones on weight los...

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27 May 2024

Climate change increases risk of cryptosporidiosis outbreaks


More cryptosporidiosis outbreaks could be on the cards for New Zealand as extrem...

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27 May 2024

HRC awards $3.7 million to Otago researchers


Antibiotic resistance is increasing at an alarming rate, causing global concern....

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24 May 2024

Baby food pouches in spotlight


Food pouches are a popular, but contentious, food choice for babies, but new Uni...

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17 May 2024

Improving support for mental health ED presentations


Almost one in five emergency department presentations are by mental health clien...

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15 May 2024

Improved RHD treatment delivery trial popular


A new way of delivering treatment to prevent rheumatic heart disease progression...

Craig Rodger

15 May 2024

Otago work protects power grid during aurora


Modelling and advice from University of Otago scientists helped to protect New Z...

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